Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-06
WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.

Hartford County lndenn1teIy FosU" pOned-The Anti-Free Pass Bill, the Bill Paying the Special Tax Com- missioners and the BfN Providing For Town Management of Schools Wiped Out of Existence-Nesv Haven to Get Her ThIrty-F1te Hundred Dollars For the Celebration June IF -Ten Thousand Dollars ApproPri- ated For the Philadelphia Trip.
 HARTFORD, May 5.
 Special to the JOURNAL AND CoURIER.1
 AS spring advances Capitol hill presents more and more standing invitation for the legislature to adjourn. But the Solons of 1887 have been put on record several times as not taking hints. The verdure which dis plays itself at every turn is admired, but as for adjournment, that is out of the question. It is about as sure to bet on anyone taking a Park river, as on an adjournment. It is now said that next Wednesday, the supposed last day of the session, will find several measures still unacted upon by the lawmakers.
 COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
 Senators Walsh and Sumner were appoint ed committee on the part of the Senate to consider all the grade crossing bills.
 SENATOR GALLAGHER TO THE FRONT.
 Senator Gallagher, of New Haven. made a masterly effort in the Senate this morning when the bill appropriating $10,000 for Con nectfout's representation in the Philadelphia celebration in September was under con- sideration. Senators Hill, Leach and Henry opposed the appropriation in strenuous terms. Senator Graham wanted the amount reduced to $5,oO0, but Senator Gallagher endorsed the bill. Senator Henry made the statement that there was no desire on the part of the different regiments of the State to attend the celebration. Senator Gallagher rose and said he knew of regiment that would go to Philadelphia and would honor themselves and the State. It was the Sec ond. The senator from the Eighth did not want to be extravagant, but economy should begin at home, where thousands and thou sands of dollars had been appropriated for far less meritorious purposes. And that too, without the least discussion or opposi- tion. And when it eenles to matter of a few thousands of dollars to back mp the State's pride and honor there is wrangle and debate for hours. Connecticut has always been foremost, in times of war when she provided more men and money in proportion to size than any other State, and in times of Fesce whom she surpasses in pur suits of almost every kind. And now that we have an opportunity to honor the consti- tuition tolwhich we owe more than we even
  resolution aught to pass, it should and will pass. Senators Allen, Bates and Sumner also spoke in favor. A yea and nay vote re- suited as follows: Yeas IA, nays 4. A reso- lution for a legislative committee of four senators and eight representatives to also at tend the celebration was passed.
 FINALLY PASSED.
 The resolution appropriating $3,500 for the New Haven celebration on June 17th was 1.1- 1l-zc Al. tion of Senator Coffin, who asked for a little further explanation regarding the details. Senator Gallagher came to the rescue and made another of his characteristic "war horse' speeches in which he said by way of mention that the State didn't pay for the erection of the monument, and that it should at least come to New Haven's aid in helping to provide for proper and fitting celebra- tion. Senator Coffin withdrew his opposi- ton, and the resolution went through with out dissenting voice.
 TAX OF $1O0 IMPOSED.
 Senator Coffin offered an amendment to the bill imposing a tax of $100 on corporate franchises granted by the legislature, and 1-10 of per cent. on the capital, which fixed a sum for the franchise and no tax on the capital It was adopted. Senator Sumner then wanted the whole matter indefinitely postponed. Senators Walsh and Coffin moved to table, and it was so ordered.
 TRUSTEES APPOINTED.
 The resolutions passed reappointing Ben jamin Douglass, of Middletown, and appoint ing L. M. Leach, of Durham, as trustees of the Middletown hospital, both for four years from July 1, 1887. Ex-Surgeon Gene ral James G. Gregory was appointed one of the trustees of the Norwalk hospital.
 BILLS KILLED.
 The Senate adhered and killed the bill paying the tax commissioners which came back from the House rejected. The Senate town management of schools. Another bill killed was the one prohibiting the issue of free passes by the railroads.
 MISCELLANEOUS SENATE BUSINESS.
 The bill regulating the taxation of vessel property, once passed and sent to the Gov ernor for approval, came from the House with motion to reconsider rejected. Sen ator Gallagher wanted the Senate to recon slider. After much discussion the bill was tabled. The humane institutions and judi cial expenses appropriation bills, both as amended, were passed. Bill that exemptions of property of veterans and widows thereof shall apply only to the town in which they reside; passed.
 HOUSE BUSINESS.
 The committees who had reports to make presented several to the House this morning. The House concurred with the Senate in passing the bill amending the general stat utes relating to militia. The bill provides that each regiment of the c. N. G. shall have 8 machine gun platoon as part of it's organ ization.
 HOUSE RECEDES.
 The House receded from it's former action and concurred with the Senate in passing the bill providing that saloons must be closed except between the hours of 8. m. and II D. m. The bill does not affect large towns and cities.
 MINOR MATTERS.
 The commission of sculpture was estab lished. The State treasurer was authorized to purchase new safe for less than $2, 900. Four hundred dollars was appropriated to be used in caring for the grave of David Stein vich. The roads and bridges committee have voted 5, to 4, to report favorably bill pro- viding that bridges shall be cared for county wise. The insurance committee has reported 8 bill regulating agents of foreign insurance companies, but not applying to fraternal associations.
 INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
 After the recess this afternoon the bill providing for free bridges in Hartford county